# Steam Diverter Tools The Classic Cucina Instant Pot Steam Tool Releases the Heat in a Safe Manner By Kalin Ned | Published 2018-11-06 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/steam-tool References: [imore](https://www.imore.com/best-steam-diverter-instant-pot) & [amazon](https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B07BXYVDG1?ascsubtag=UUimUdUnU48787YYwYg&linkCode=g12&creativeASIN=B07BXYVDG1&tag=trenhunt0f-20) Instant pots and steam cooking have been surging in popularity of recent and accessories -- like this steam tool on [Amazon](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pmd-beauty-1), have been emerging to make life a little easier when attempting to use [pressure kitchen devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ninja-hyperheat-65-qt-pressure-cooker). The Classic Cucina Instant Pot Steam Release is a convenient and compact tool that assures the hot steam, produced by one's pot, is diverted safely from the cooker and the kitchen cabinets at a 90-degree angle. The steam tool is a simple elbow pipe that is made with food-grade silicone. The product can go over the pressure valve of most Instant Pot cookers. A steam tool that diverts the hot output of the cooker is extremely important. If, for example, the Instant Pot is under a cabinet, the hot air can "cause the wood to twist and warp," as well as "turn it into a breeding ground for bacteria." ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 4.0/10 - Popularity: 47% | Activity: 64% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Home](https://www.trendhunter.com/home) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Steam Diverter Tools:** Opportunity for innovative steam diverter tools that ensure safe release of hot steam from pressure kitchen devices. - **Accessories for Instant Pots:** Emerging market for accessories that enhance the usability and safety of popular Instant Pot cookers. - **Food-grade Silicone Products:** Growing demand for food-grade silicone products that offer safety and convenience in the kitchen. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Kitchen Appliance Industry:** Opportunity for the kitchen appliance industry to develop and market steam diverter tools for pressure cookers. - **Home Accessories Industry:** Emerging market for home accessories that cater to the growing popularity of Instant Pot cookers and their accessories. - **Silicone Manufacturing Industry:** Increasing demand for food-grade silicone products creates opportunities for the silicone manufacturing industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Versatile Steamer-Pot Combos](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/everything-pot1.md) - [Smart Kitchen Utensils](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ultimate-hot-dog-steamer.md) - [Steam-Powered Dishwasher Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/kitchen-steam-cleaner.md) - [Revolutionary Splatter Guards](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adjustable-stovetop-splatter-guard.md) - [Cookware-Encapsulating Kitchen Gadgets](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/splatterdm.md) - [Efficient Multicooker Appliances](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/our-place-dream-cooker.md) - [Anti-Scald Protective Covers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/protective-covers.md) - [Microwave-Friendly Wooden Steamers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/japanese-paulownia-steamer.md) - [User-Guiding Pressure Cookers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/instant-pot-duo-plus.md)